The nurse observes a client that is having difficulty breathing ...

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The nurse observes a client that is having difficulty breathing and sees that the client is using accessory muscles. Based on this information, in which age group is the use of accessory muscles particularly diagnostic of respiratory distress?
 
  A) Infants
  B) School-aged children
  C) Adolescents
  D) Elderly

Question 2

A nurse has been assigned to a primary healthcare center and is taking care of numerous clients from different countries. The nurse is caring for a female Taoist client. What is the most important consideration for the nurse when caring for her?
 
  A) She has a high appreciation of life.
  B) She believes in faith healing.
  C) She lives a natural life.
  D) She emphasizes public health.

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Answer to Question 1

A
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If breathing becomes difficult, accessory muscles (e.g., the sternocleidomastoid and neck muscles) are used to assist. Movement of these muscles can be visualized and is particularly diagnostic of respiratory distress in infants and small children.

Answer to Question 2

C
Feedback:
Taoists believe in leading natural lives. Having a high appreciation of life and emphasizing public health are principles of Confucianism. Hindis believe in faith healing.